The annual St. John's Anglican Church Christmas Bazaar is this Saturday (Nov. 16) from 10 a.m. to noon at 1930 Diamond Rd. Tables laden with an assortment of delicious baked goods, sewing and knitted items and special treasures including jewelry await your arrival and perusal. Take a moment for an angel card reading and see what's in your future. Homemade scones, muffins and coffee or tea will also be available.
The Friends of the Library book sale is being held this weekend on Saturday (Nov. 16) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday (Nov. 17) from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Squamish Public Library. Do remember to participate on the 2013 Squamish Library Community Input survey, available at the library or at the Brennan Park Recreation Centre.
Join the Squamish Historical Society (SHS) tonight (Thursday, Nov. 14) at 7 p.m. at the Brackendale Art Gallery as Meg Fellowes presents the Talking Turtle Trail. The Squamish Trails Society is interested in developing the physical trail. Fellowes's intention is that the trail loop becomes an opportunity for the community to share stories. She was impressed by the SHS's Squamish Culture and Heritage weekend at Quest University Canada last November, and recognizes that as more newcomers arrive in Squamish, it becomes more important to find new and innovative ways to share our stories.
The Hilltop House Birthday Tea will be held on Wednesday (Nov. 20) at 2 p.m. when Doreen Hyland, Jamie Pietila, Joan Gravkin, Lynette Halvorson, Thelma Whitfield and Dianne Topley will be honoured.
Tickets are now on sale ($17 each) for the annual Senior Citizens' Christmas Dinner at the Seniors Centre on Friday, Dec. 6, with doors opening at 5 p.m. Gather your friends together for an evening of delicious food, entertainment, socializing, prizes and more. Cash only please for the tickets, which are refundable until Dec. 4 only.
The Squamish Food Bank will open its doors for grocery distribution on Wednesday (Nov. 20) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Alano Club on Third Avenue.
The next theme luncheon at the Seniors Centre is planned Thursday (Nov. 28) at noon and tickets are now on sale at $9 for members and $10 for non-members. On the menu is roast beef, mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy and sticky toffee pudding.
This evening (Thursday, Nov. 14) at 6:30 p.m., the Squamish Public Library will welcome guest author Joanna Runciman, when she will share information from her new book The Radiant Women's Handbook.
On Thursday, Nov. 21, at 6:30 p.m. the Squamish Public Library and Quest University Canada presents Dr. Darcy Otto and his subject will be How to Lead a Good Life: Choices.
The Hotspot on Cleveland Avenue has added a new program entitled Adult Craft and Chat, and it takes place each Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is a $2 drop-in fee and includes materials. If you wish more information, please call (604) 815-4142.
The Squamish Trails Society meets on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. in the Arts Council building on Cleveland Avenue. New members are welcome and for more information, please call Penny at (604) 898-5385 or Heather at (604) 898-3872.
Doors at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #277 will open at 5:30 p.m. on Monday (Nov. 18) for an evening of bingo.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church will open its doors at 11 a.m. on Saturday (Nov. 23) for the annual Christmas Bazaar and luncheon. More information next week.
The Squamish Gardeners will meet at the Sandman Inn on Monday (Nov. 18) at 6:45 p.m. The speaker will be Tom Baumann and his topic will be Finding and Planting the Perfect Berry. Non-members are welcome for a $5 drop-in fee.
Drop-in clinics for flu shots are offered today (Thursday, Nov. 14) and Nov. 21 and 28 at the Brennan Park Recreation Centre from 3 to 6 p.m. Do take your B.C. Care Card and wear short-sleeves. To find out if you qualify for a free flu shot, please call (604) 892-2293.
The Squamish-based musical group Overcomers has a night of worship and gospel singing event planned on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Brackendale Art Gallery. Participation is encouraged, and entry is by donation. All are welcome.
The Over the Hill Hikers will meet at the Alice Lake bypass at 9 a.m. on Tuesday (Nov. 19) for a Cheshire Kitten/Cat Lake hike. For more information, call Heather at (604) 892-9003.
The Tantalus Walking Club will meet at the end of Westway (Cherry Drive) in Valleycliffe for Doris Trail Walk at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21. For more information, call Joyce at (604) 898-5594.
The Hearts in Motion Walking Club will meet at Tim Hortons on Industrial Way tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 15) at 10 a.m. for a trail walk. For more information, call Yvonne at (604) 898-5268 or myself at (604) 815-0152.
